Pregnancy so far.

When I was pregnant with Kyle I didn't document anything. Partly because I didn't have internet access, and partly because I just didn't want to. This time around I think I want to document a bit more, just because I want to remember more. So here is a little recap of the first half (give or take a week or two) of this pregnancy.

I found out I was pregnant in early September. I had gotten up at 4:30 as usual (usual for then...not so much now) to go running and thought I would just take a test even though I thought it was too early to tell. Bam. Positive. I was shocked and SO excited. I woke Ryan up and told him, he was thrilled, then I went running as usual. It was a fun run. And yes, I took a picture with my positive test. This is one picture I did take with Kyle, me holding my test the night we found out. Why not make it a tradition? (funny side note...later that day I ended up in instacare because I saw a snake, hyperventilated and had a full on panic attack. so much excitement for one day, and yes, I am THAT afraid of snakes.)

We didn't tell anyone for a few months. I liked having a secret. it got challenging to hide when I got so sick. So much more sick than last time. It was a rough few months, but always felt worth it of course. Around Halloween we shared the news with our close friends and family. We mailed everyone the picture I posted here and on facebook later.

My sickness lifted quite a bit around 14 weeks. I was so happy to have an appetite again and to not throw up so many times each day. It was wonderful to feel a bit better.

I haven't had many specific cravings. I couldn't stand fast food for a few months, and I also couldn't eat meat. But now everything is pretty normal. I can't sleep through the night, and I am tired a lot, but I really can't complain. Nothing I can't handle living with for a few months. No complaints at all. I am not a person who LOVES pregnancy like some, but I am very grateful for pregnancy, and that feeling of gratitude usually trumps any discomfort or complaint I have. It all seems like such a small sacrifice for what you get out of it. I am just happy to be pregnant, whatever that includes!

How about a few pics? I feel like I was showing more at 7 weeks than at like 15...major bloating (tmi?)...anyways I think you always feel bigger than you look for the beginning. I feel like a fool taking these pictures...for the record.

What the awkward face in week 17? Creeper.

Then today we found out we are having a GIRL! I can't say I was surprised ..I was so sure of this one being a girl I had already purchased a few small girl items. But even though I wasn't shocked...I am terrified. Girls stress me out. I went to buy a little "it's a girl" prize today and after 3 minutes in the girl section I found myself overwhelmed and headed back to Kyle's department for comfort. Don't get me wrong, I am very excited...but I honestly find it scary. That's all. I am really excited for this whole new world.

The ultrasound went really well. I was really nervous for it with Kyle, and again with this one. I feel so blessed to have a healthy baby on its (her!?) way. It still hasn't really sunk in yet, but I do get overwhelmed with gratitude often when I think about it.

So I think that is about it so far! Just about half way there! Here is today's pic...seriously I don't ever know what to do when taking these. I get awkward.